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EY55 AOW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,601 mi
Last recorded47,601 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 47,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,352 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,031 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 23,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,374 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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EY55 AOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY55 AOW registered?

EY55 AOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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